Mercedes-benz S500 2000

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• Instrument cluster failure investigation # PE05062

  The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on seven reports indicating that the instrument clusters in model year (my) 2000-2001 mercedes-benz s class vehicles failed in that consumers were unable to read any of the gauges while operating their vehicles at any speed during the day or night.In its 573 report to nhtsa dated february 1, 2006, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mercedes-benz)states that there are three instrument cluster failure modes that would result in undesirable operation.These three failure modes are specific to certain dates of production (see below) for the subject vehicle, and mercedes-benz is recalling those vehicles within those dates.Specific information regarding the failure modes is described in mercedes-benzs report (see nhtsa recall 06v028).Three of the odi complaints submitted to mercedes-benz involve vehicles that were produced before the dates of production of vehicles affected by the three failure modes.Based on review of those three complaints, mercedes-benz was unable to identify a relation of those three to the defects identified in the recalled vehicles.All of the mercedes-benz complaints with vins identified were within the recall population (only 2 vehicle vins were not available to positively identify vehicle build date).The recall population will include 36,911 s class and cl class mercedes-benz vehicles built in the production dates ranging from june 2000 through november 2000, january 2002 through april 2002, and may 2004 through september 2004.These dates of production cover vehicles from the 2000-2002 my and the 2004-2005 my.To correct the condition, mercedes-benz will replace all affected instrument clusters with improved ones that are not subject to the failure modes.Mercedes-benz will begin owner notification during the 1st quarter of 2006.
  

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Last night we had tropical storm eta in florida. We had about 10 inches of rain. The temperature was between 70f and 80f. The car was parked on high ground but in the rain. The inside of the car flooded with water under the carpet. I have not determined the source of the leak or the source of the short yet but the car is in my shop. I drilled holes in the floor to drain the water for now. The entire electrical system went crazy. The abs was malfunctioning, the wipers were turning on and off, the brake lights and other lights were turning on and off on there own, the car stayed running with the key out of the ignition, the lights would turn on and off with the key out of ignition, the sos light was turning on and off, the airbag light was turning on and off, the speakers were popping, the throttle controls were acting odd and not corresponding with the throttle control, they would not respond or stay on longer than normal, the transmission was getting stuck in gears, the air suspension was acting weird, i pressed the trunk release and the tail lights started flashing, the gas gauge read empty and i had a full tank, the speed and rpm were working normal, outside temp was going on and off as well as the clock, the ac blower speed was changing and turning off, the windows would work then not work, the interior lights were turning on and off, basically the car would start and run but almost every system in the vehicle was malfunctioning. This is the second mercedes i have owned that did this. I took videos but they were too big to share.

Last night we had tropical storm eta in florida. We had about 10 inches of rain. The temperature was between 70f and 80f. The car was parked on high ground but in the rain. The inside of the car flooded with water under the carpet. I have not determined the source of the leak or the source of the short yet but the car is in my shop. I drilled holes in the floor to drain the water for now. The entire electrical system went crazy. The abs was malfunctioning, the wipers were turning on and off, the brake lights and other lights were turning on and off on there own, the car stayed running with the key out of the ignition, the lights would turn on and off with the key out of ignition, the sos light was turning on and off, the airbag light was turning on and off, the speakers were popping, the throttle controls were acting odd and not corresponding with the throttle control, they would not respond or stay on longer than normal, the transmission was getting stuck in gears, the air suspension was acting weird, i pressed the trunk release and the tail lights started flashing, the gas gauge read empty and i had a full tank, the speed and rpm were working normal, outside temp was going on and off as well as the clock, the ac blower speed was changing and turning off, the windows would work then not work, the interior lights were turning on and off, basically the car would start and run but almost every system in the vehicle was malfunctioning. This is the second mercedes i have owned that did this. I took videos but they were too big to share.

I was getting stuff from the trunk. When i went back to the car it was full of smoke. When i inspected the sorce of the fire it waa the blower resistor. The wiring to the blower was burnt at the connector. The plastic around the evaporator box was damaged.

I was getting stuff from the trunk. When i went back to the car it was full of smoke. When i inspected the sorce of the fire it waa the blower resistor. The wiring to the blower was burnt at the connector. The plastic around the evaporator box was damaged.

The instrument cluster only works when it is really hot.

The instrument cluster only works when it is really hot.

I just bought my mercedes s500 two weeks ago. It only had one owner, 98,000 miles and good car fax. I was pulling out of my driveway and noticed the dashboard lights were completely dark and all of the gauges were not working!! I cant tell how much gas i have nor how fast i am driving! I research today and find that there was a recall on this issue that is now expired. How and why does a recall expire??!! This is a major safety issue. I wont be able to drive at night, i have children to transport and i don't want to get into a accident or receive a ticket for driving too fast! Its so unfair that i just purchased this car and was not aware of a recall. How is this fair to a buyer who would have no knowledge of this!!! So i guess if me and my children got into an accident and died, mercedes would say "oh well, the recall expired". Bullshit!!! I am so angry. And they don't care!!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes-benz s500l. While driving, the contact heard a knocking noise underneath the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle independently knocked while parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air suspension was faulty. The contact was advised to take the vehicle somewhere else. The vehicle was taken to an auto center where it was diagnosed that the entire suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The abc active body control indicator illuminated and a message indicating to "stop the vehicle was too low". The vehicle was not diagnosed again or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. *tt the consumer stated he sold the vehicle as he didn't want to put anymore money into the vehicle. *tr

One night while i was driving, suddenly the dashboard light slowly dim, flicked, and 95% lights were shut off included speedometer, the rest were very dim hardly see anything. Inside my car was totally dark at that point, i almost got into an accident. Immediately, i had to stop on the side of the road. That was very scary!! Due to this kind of defective, the car is no longer in driving condition at night. This car is only 90k mile. After this incident, i searched on the internet and i had found few forums discussed about the similar problem with s500. But i could not find any recall for my car which related to this safety issue in nhtsa. This is a safety concern. This was almost caused myself getting into an accident. Would you please review this safety matter. Greatly appreciated.